Description
Turkey soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re feeling under the weather. This hearty dish features tender pieces of leftover turkey swimming in a savory broth, complemented by vibrant vegetables and fragrant herbs. Easy to make and highly customizable, it transforms Thanksgiving leftovers into a warm, soul-soothing meal that brings back cherished memories with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked turkey meat, shredded
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté chopped onions, carrots, and celery until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in shredded turkey meat along with thyme and bay leaves. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg